by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with media management programs.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for media management. More specifically it was ranked #5 out of 65 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in media management from Northwestern. This makes it the #3 most popular school for media management master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
Northwestern does not offer an online option for its media management bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's media management program at Northwestern make a median salary of $47,523. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $47,658.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 87 students earned a master's degree in media management from Northwestern. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in media management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 51 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the media management majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 170 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 118 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 24 |
| Film, Video & Photographic Arts | 14 |
| Dance | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.